““Turbulent Turbulent Times” (1961-Times” (1961-

1974)1974)•JFK’s assassination ‘63

•Civil Rights Battles ’54-68•Vietnam ’54-75

•Drugs ’60s•MKL Jr assassination ’68

•Malcolm X assassination ’65•Bobby Kennedy assassination ’68

•Feminists fight for rights ’60s

What do you know about What do you know about JFK?JFK?

The Kennedys in Popular The Kennedys in Popular Culture?Culture?

Election of 1960Election of 1960

Kennedy (D) Kennedy (D)

vs. vs.

Nixon (R)Nixon (R)

Pros:Pros: Pros:Pros:

ConsCons:: Cons:Cons:

So…How did JFK win?1.) TV = “Great Debates”

a. 1st ever televised debate:

b. Largest Audience ever, 70 million watched

c. JFK will be called the “Bronzed Warrior”2.) JFK = Pro Civil Rights

a. Kennedy calls Coretta Scott King* MLK had been arrested and

JFK helped negotiate his release

b. Increase African American vote.

The Power of Television:The Power of Television:

Does TV have an effect Does TV have an effect onon

Political Elections?Political Elections?

Closest popular votein history